Daniel Flanzig obtained a liability verdict in Queens County against a
NYC Taxi cab company and it's driver. A Queens County jury found the driver
100% at fault for the crash requiring the carrier, American Transit Insurance Company
to tender their full policy limits of
$100,000.00 dollars to our client. For those not familiar with this insurance company,
they insure 90% of cabs operating in NYC. They are notorious in failing
to pay claims, including no-fault and property damage. This case was no
different.

Location of the Crash in Queens, NY

The case involved a crash of a 19 year old cyclist crossingg Vernon Blvd at 41st Avenue in Long Island City, Queens. Our client was
crossing Vernon Blvd with the light in his favor and utilizing the crosswalk
at the location when he was struck by the cab. The Defendant cab driver
claimed that our client crossed outside the intersection, 20 feet South
of the crash location, and against the traffic signal. The Jury trial addressed the issue of liability only.
Prior to trial, the Insurance Company offered only $25,000.00 to settle
the claim.

After a two day trial, the Jury came back with a verdict of 100% fault
against the driver. Given the severity of our clients injuries, which
included a fractured wrist and tibia, American Transit tendered their
insureds full policy limits of
$100,000.00 avoiding a trial on damages. As a result of the verdict, the clients recovery
was four times greater that the pre-trial offer.

Currently our firm is litigating over 35 cases on behalf NY cyclists involved
in crashes with vehicles insured with American Transit. We assist our
clients in navigating the no-fault process with this difficult carrier
as well as bring about full compensation for injuries sustained in the crash.

If you were involved in a crash with an American Transit insured vehicle
as a cyclist, pedestrian, driver or passenger, we can assist you in getting the compensation
you deserve.

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